Director

Claudia Bershadskaya

Claudia Bershadskaya is a Russian film director and graduate of the prestigious All-Russian State Institute of Cinematography (VGIK), one of the top ten film schools globally. Her career is distinguished by a commitment to telling deeply human stories, often exploring individuals in extraordinary or challenging circumstances. Before pursuing filmmaking, Claudia worked as a flight attendant, an experience that shaped her perspective and inspired her creative approach. In 2021, she founded her own film studio, Human Pictures, in Russia. Since then, […]

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Hamed Saadat

Hamed Saadat (born 1983, Kerman) is an Iranian documentary filmmaker and cinematographer. He has won several awards, including the second-best documentary at the 12 Months Film Festival in Romania in 2018, Best Short Film at the WRPN TV Film Festival in New York in 2018, and the Golden Statue for Best International Documentary at the Roshd Film Festival in Tehran in 2016 for his film “The Man Who Became a Fossil.” He is also among the signatories of a letter […]

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Nima Asgari

Nima Asgari is a renowned Iranian filmmaker and environmentalist with a degree in Environment and Natural Resources. He honed his filmmaking skills at the Iranian Youth Cinema Association, one of the country’s most esteemed institutions for training filmmakers. Since 2010, he has been an integral part of the Wildlife Pictures Institute, a platform dedicated to documenting Iran’s rich biodiversity and advocating for the conservation of endangered species. Asgari began his career in 2007 with the Iranian Cheetah Society, where he […]

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Burak Berke Erdem

Born in 1996 in Istanbul, Burak Berke Erdem is a talented director and producer who has made significant contributions to both short and feature films. Since 2015, he has been actively involved in the advertising industry and, in 2017, founded the advertising agency Recland Media. Burak’s work is characterized by a strong focus on social issues, particularly those related to refugees and disadvantaged children. He is a graduate of the Radio, TV, and Cinema department at Ege University. Current Focus: […]

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Fathollah Amiri

Fathollah Amiri is a highly acclaimed Iranian documentary filmmaker specializing in environmental and wildlife films. With over two decades of experience, Amiri has produced numerous documentaries that explore the rich biodiversity of Iran and raise awareness about critical environmental issues. His work has earned him over 50 national and 20 international awards, cementing his reputation as one of Iran’s leading environmental filmmakers. Amiri’s film Ranger and Leopard received the prestigious Green Screen award in Germany in 2018. His documentary Vortex […]

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